Creole Chicken II

This flavorful dish provides a hearty main course for lunch, dinner or a picnic.

• Calories: 770 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces tomato paste
• 4 onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 4 pounds chicken legs
• 3 green bell peppers, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Rinse and pat dry the chicken pieces and rub them with brown sugar. In a large skillet, fry the chicken QUICKLY in hot oil (the sugar must not burn). When browned, remove to a 10x15 inch baking dish.

Step 3

Saute the onions and garlic in oil until soft. Add the sweet peppers, tomato paste, raisins, curry powder, chicken stock, bay leaf, salt, black pepper and parsley. Simmer for about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, cover and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove cover and bake for another 30 minutes or until tender.